Mysticism

[close] A club for the spiritually ambitious, somatically curious, and slightly done with the fluff — especially the kind that gaslights your nervous system. ⸻ 📖 About This Group: Welcome to the anti-fluff sanctuary for readers who crave depth, embodiment, and truth that actually lands in the body. We’re here to explore books that challenge, clarify, and change us — the kind that make you pause mid-page and whisper, “Holy sht.”* Expect reads on: • Pain science that respects complexity, not just symptoms • Yoga and yoga therapy as tools for nervous system regulation and spiritual alignment • Movement-based therapeutic practices that illuminate the body’s role in transformation • Sacred texts, memoirs, and soul-stretching works from psychology to mysticism We are: • Intellects who trust the body • Mystics who ask questions • Readers who highlight like monks and reflect like rebels ⸻ 🔍 What to Expect: • Monthly books that activate your body, your brain, and your belief system • Optional reflection prompts, somatic insights, and yes — occasional spirals of existential awe • A community where spiritual discipline meets literary disruption • No bypassing. No 10-step gloss. Just breath, presence, and bold pages ⸻ You don’t need to be healed. You don’t need to be flexible. You just need to be done with the fluff — and open to growth that doesn’t insult your intelligence.

[close] Among the most easily recognized mystic communications are riddles, parables, fables, woven in symbols, dreams, allegory, apocrypha, & metaphors. Mystics often speak of being in a trance. They are communicating something other-worldly. Philosophers, in an attempt to make the deeper meaning more esoteric, obscured the meaning of their writes. Scientists use symbols & codes. One must come to understand metaphors, symbols & codes so they can understand. So, why have these writers throughout history used such obscure methods to say something that should be easy to say? Ø Being persecuted. Ø To speak about the ethereal world or to acknowledge communication with entities outside of our world would usually lead to being labeled insane. Ø Mysticism is meant for those who seek truth. ​​ Why write mystically? Or, how does the mysticism find the author? Many writers throughout history have found themselves helpless to the labels of insanity bestowed upon them. I often wonder if the likes of Virginia Wolff, Edgar Allen Poe, or Emily Dickinson would be considered mentally incompetent by today's standards. Language limits us from being able to fully express what we experience & what we intuit. We are forced by these limitations to use words creatively to give our reader insights that are otherwise lost in common usage. Writers are painting pictures, providing backdrops with sound, taste, texture & feeling – but the mystic writer is taking you behind the veil to a place where the senses have no power & hard reality does not exist, & mystic writers are translating from a language unknown to man, a language spoken to them by entities that exist in another time & space that is not in sync with our mortal occupation in the here & now. Mystic writers themselves are as perplexed about their relationship with or connection to the ethereal & the surreal as you are.

[close] One of the most provocative and inspiring spiritual teachers of the twentieth century, Osho defies categorization - reflecting everything from the individual quest for meaning to the most urgent social and political issues facing society today. His books are not written but are transcribed from recordings of extemporaneous talks given over a period of thirty-five years. Osho has been described by the Sunday Times in London as one of the ‘1000 Makers of the 20th Century’ and by Sunday Mid-Day in India as one of the ten people—along with Gandhi, Nehru and Buddha—who have changed the destiny of India. Osho has a stated aim of helping to create the conditions for the birth of a new kind of human being, characterized as ‘Zorba the Buddha’—one whose feet are firmly on the ground, yet whose hands can touch the stars. Running like a thread through all aspects of Osho is a vision that encompasses both the timeless wisdom of the East and the highest potential of Western science and technology. Known for his revolutionary contribution to the science of inner transformation, the influence of his teachings continues to grow, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osho http://www.oshoworld.com/ http://oshofriendsinternational.com/ http://www.oshotalks.info/ http://www.oshoteachings.com/ http://www.oshoquotes.net/ http://www.oshophotos.com/

[close] Step into the realm of Yî, a universe brimming with ancient myths, gods entangled in power struggles, and the relentless journey of Thion, a warrior forged in the fires of fate. In The Arachlumen #1 - The Rise of Thion, epic battles, enigmatic magic, and a world teetering between destruction and salvation await. This group is dedicated to: ⚔ Exploring the world of Yî – Dive into its rich lore, characters, and mythological foundations. 📖 Discussing the book – Share thoughts, theories, and impressions on Thion’s journey. 🤝 Collaborating with fellow readers – Connect with fans, authors, and fantasy enthusiasts. 📝 Expanding the world – Contribute to discussions, fan theories, and even creative expansions. Join us to unravel the mysteries of Arachlumen, debate the choices of gods and mortals, and become part of an epic fantasy adventure beyond the pages. 🔥 Will you follow Thion’s path? 🔥